Ellen Kitchell, MD, FIDSA, AAHIVM-S
@ellenkitchell.bsky.social
Mortal enemy of HIV, ID faculty, proud primary care provider, mother of cats.
Words are my own silly little thoughts and not affiliated institutions (who are a bit quiet right now...)
Words are my own silly little thoughts and not affiliated institutions (who are a bit quiet right now...)
We are canceling our trip to Canada to spend his limited time with our brave cat on this plane of existence. Anyone have any reading suggestions for us? The longer and more tragic the better
July 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We are canceling our trip to Canada to spend his limited time with our brave cat on this plane of existence. Anyone have any reading suggestions for us? The longer and more tragic the better
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Congratulations Canada! You give us hope...I have really bony elbows too!
April 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Congratulations Canada! You give us hope...I have really bony elbows too!
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Scientific Integrity Under Threat: The Role of the @idsainfo.bsky.social @pidsociety.bsky.social and @sheaepi.bsky.social Journals in an Evolving Political Landscape
Scientific Integrity Under Threat: The Role of the IDSA, PIDS, and SHEA Journals in an Evolving Political Landscape
The landscape of scientific publishing, education, and healthcare research is facing unprecedented challenges as political decisions increasingly encroach on academic freedom, data accessibility, and global health priorities.
academic.oup.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Scientific Integrity Under Threat: The Role of the @idsainfo.bsky.social @pidsociety.bsky.social and @sheaepi.bsky.social Journals in an Evolving Political Landscape
We can make choices to let people with TB die...or we can be the cure. Overall this book gave me a lot of hope despite dark times, there are still a lot of wonderful folks out there fighting for the dignity and health of those with TB. I'm glad to be a small part of that community.
March 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
We can make choices to let people with TB die...or we can be the cure. Overall this book gave me a lot of hope despite dark times, there are still a lot of wonderful folks out there fighting for the dignity and health of those with TB. I'm glad to be a small part of that community.
Just finished reading "Everything is Tuberculosis"by John Green.
As a provider who's cared for at least 1000 patients with active TB...this book re-emphasized that the real threat is humanity, not the bacillus...
As a provider who's cared for at least 1000 patients with active TB...this book re-emphasized that the real threat is humanity, not the bacillus...
March 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Just finished reading "Everything is Tuberculosis"by John Green.
As a provider who's cared for at least 1000 patients with active TB...this book re-emphasized that the real threat is humanity, not the bacillus...
As a provider who's cared for at least 1000 patients with active TB...this book re-emphasized that the real threat is humanity, not the bacillus...
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Today -
March 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Today -
At times, Dallas can be miraculous...
March 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
At times, Dallas can be miraculous...
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What does the Parkland HIV team do when not hard at work? We go out to cheer for the Dallas Stars, of course!! #weareUTSWID #Dallasatheart @ellenkitchell.bsky.social @bradcutrellmd.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
What does the Parkland HIV team do when not hard at work? We go out to cheer for the Dallas Stars, of course!! #weareUTSWID #Dallasatheart @ellenkitchell.bsky.social @bradcutrellmd.bsky.social
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From a poetry collection by Mary Oliver, where after a hundred poems showcasing gentle observations on nature and animals, she hits you with this
March 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
From a poetry collection by Mary Oliver, where after a hundred poems showcasing gentle observations on nature and animals, she hits you with this
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Pause, and read...
• Ellen Bass •
• Ellen Bass •
February 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Pause, and read...
• Ellen Bass •
• Ellen Bass •
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Should I also point out the OB and ID care deserts in Texas? The antiquated antibiotic recommendations that need urgent reevaluation in light of sepsis numbers like this?! #IDsky
NEW: Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
https://propub.li/43487Tj
https://propub.li/43487Tj
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
propub.li
February 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Should I also point out the OB and ID care deserts in Texas? The antiquated antibiotic recommendations that need urgent reevaluation in light of sepsis numbers like this?! #IDsky
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Reposting bc it is very timely.
#vaccination saves lives
“HPV vaccination has been recommended for routine use in US women since June 2006.”
#medsky #IDsky
#vaccination saves lives
“HPV vaccination has been recommended for routine use in US women since June 2006.”
#medsky #IDsky
Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA: This study found a steep decline in cervical cancer mortality among US women younger than 25 years between 2016 and 2021.
https://ja.ma/3OKV2Ge
https://ja.ma/3OKV2Ge
February 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Reposting bc it is very timely.
#vaccination saves lives
“HPV vaccination has been recommended for routine use in US women since June 2006.”
#medsky #IDsky
#vaccination saves lives
“HPV vaccination has been recommended for routine use in US women since June 2006.”
#medsky #IDsky
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If my cat gets avian flu I will John Wick.
February 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
If my cat gets avian flu I will John Wick.
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February 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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“My heart is moved by all I cannot save:
so much has been destroyed
I have to cast my lot with those
who age after age, perversely,
with no extraordinary power,
reconstitute the world.”
Adrienne Rich, Natural Resources in Dreams of a Common Language
so much has been destroyed
I have to cast my lot with those
who age after age, perversely,
with no extraordinary power,
reconstitute the world.”
Adrienne Rich, Natural Resources in Dreams of a Common Language
February 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“My heart is moved by all I cannot save:
so much has been destroyed
I have to cast my lot with those
who age after age, perversely,
with no extraordinary power,
reconstitute the world.”
Adrienne Rich, Natural Resources in Dreams of a Common Language
so much has been destroyed
I have to cast my lot with those
who age after age, perversely,
with no extraordinary power,
reconstitute the world.”
Adrienne Rich, Natural Resources in Dreams of a Common Language
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Blood does not beget loyalty.
February 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Blood does not beget loyalty.
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I use the STI guidelines so often in my day to day work. Thankfully folks archived these resources.
We have had an ongoing STI epidemic in the US for the past 5 years. Congenital syphilis rates that are among the highest for developed countries.
People use CDC guidelines globally too!
We have had an ongoing STI epidemic in the US for the past 5 years. Congenital syphilis rates that are among the highest for developed countries.
People use CDC guidelines globally too!
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY #medsky #IDsky #obgynsky #pedsky
CDC STI treatment guidelines have been taken down. They are archived here 👇
web.archive.org/web/20250131...
CDC STI treatment guidelines have been taken down. They are archived here 👇
web.archive.org/web/20250131...
Site Index
STIs are common. Many are curable - all are preventable.
web.archive.org
February 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I use the STI guidelines so often in my day to day work. Thankfully folks archived these resources.
We have had an ongoing STI epidemic in the US for the past 5 years. Congenital syphilis rates that are among the highest for developed countries.
People use CDC guidelines globally too!
We have had an ongoing STI epidemic in the US for the past 5 years. Congenital syphilis rates that are among the highest for developed countries.
People use CDC guidelines globally too!
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This is a chaotic and frightening time for researchers, but it is likely more terrifying for patients. As an infectious diseases doctor, I want to say that we are still here. We are advocating for you, and care about you: people with HIV, immigrants, transgender folks, and everyone else. #IDsky
February 1, 2025 at 3:16 AM
This is a chaotic and frightening time for researchers, but it is likely more terrifying for patients. As an infectious diseases doctor, I want to say that we are still here. We are advocating for you, and care about you: people with HIV, immigrants, transgender folks, and everyone else. #IDsky
For my patients at the HIV clinic:
As a parent and grandparent, I hope my kids survive 💖💖💖
January 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
For my patients at the HIV clinic:
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January 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Fondly remembering my sister and I desperately trekking through 3 feet of snow to obtain "Fire Walk with Me" from Blockbuster...only to have to wait 30 years to rescue Dale Cooper from the Red Room...worth it though!
Rest in Power, David Lynch...
Rest in Power, David Lynch...
January 17, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Fondly remembering my sister and I desperately trekking through 3 feet of snow to obtain "Fire Walk with Me" from Blockbuster...only to have to wait 30 years to rescue Dale Cooper from the Red Room...worth it though!
Rest in Power, David Lynch...
Rest in Power, David Lynch...
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With everything so seemingly terrible these days & no sign of anything remotely hopeful in the near future, I thought you might need this photo of a baby giraffe.
January 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
With everything so seemingly terrible these days & no sign of anything remotely hopeful in the near future, I thought you might need this photo of a baby giraffe.